The Private Eye Tradition: Writing Memorable PIs

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2018
Featuring Cheryl Head, Chris Knopf, Matt Coyle, Michael Wiley, Ted Fitzgerald

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The private investigator remains one of crime fiction’s most enduring protagonists. In this session, authors discuss the traditions of the private eye genre, how their protagonists fit or challenge the classic detective mold, and what makes a compelling PI in contemporary fiction.

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